Ari Emanuel, the entertainment industry mogul, has a refreshing take on artificial intelligence. In a recent interview with Stephen Dubner on the Freakonomics Radio podcast, Emanuel expressed his belief that AI will be a valuable tool for the industry, rather than a destructive force. He even shared a conversation he had with his son, who is studying computer science, about the future of programming. While Emanuel thinks that AI won’t be able to create like Jim Brooks, it could certainly help him.
Of course, Emanuel acknowledges that there are potential dangers in relying too heavily on AI. He believes that protections need to be put in place for music, books, and writing. But overall, he sees AI as a positive force that will give us more free time and contribute to the experience economy.
When Dubner asked about futuristic entertainment forms like virtual reality and augmented reality, Emanuel was optimistic. He believes that there will always be a live audience, but there’s also a whole other audience that wants to do other things. And with AI, we’ll be able to figure out how to cater to both.
It’s refreshing to hear someone in the entertainment industry embrace AI instead of fearing it. As Emanuel said, “It is going to be a very important development tool.”
